Acupuncture --
Key points, About Acupunture, Acupuncture use in the United
States, Acupuncture Side Effects and Risks, Status of
Acupuncture Research, Finding a Qualified Practitioner,
What to Expect from Acupuncture Visits, Treatment Costs...Read
more
Arthritis -- What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? How is
rheumatoid arthritis treated in conventional medicine?
Why do some people with rheumatoid arthritis use CAM,
and what do they use? What CAM therapies for rheumatoid
arthritis are discussed in this report? Therapies Discussed
in This Report ...Read more
Black Cohosh -- What is it used for and how is it used?
What the Science Says--Side effects and cautions......Read
more
Cancer -- What is complementary and alternative medicine?
Is CAM widely used? How are CAM approaches evaluated?
What should patients do when using or considering CAM
therapies? When considering CAM, what questions should
patients ask their health care providers? ...Read more
Chelation -- Chelation (pronounced
key-LAY-shun) therapy is an investigational therapy using
a man-made amino acid, called EDTA. It is added to the
blood through a vein. An international research study
is now testing whether chelation therapy is safe and effective
for treating heart disease. ...Read more
Chiropractic --Chiropractic is a health care
approach that focuses on the relationship between the
body's structure–mainly the spine–and its functioning.
Although practitioners may use a variety of treatment
approaches, they primarily perform adjustments to the
spine or other parts of the body with the goal of correcting
alignment problems and supporting the body's natural ability
to heal itself. ...Read more
Chondroitin -- GAIT is the first large-scale, multicenter
clinical trial in the United States to test the effects
of the dietary supplements glucosamine hydrochloride (glucosamine)
and sodium chondroitin sulfate (chondroitin sulfate) for
the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The study tested
whether glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate used separately
or in combination reduced pain in participants with knee
osteoarthritis. ...Read more
Echinacea -- This fact sheet provides basic information
about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its
flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes
flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots.
echinacea--common names, uses, potential side effects,
and resources for more information. There are nine known
species of echinacea, all of which are native to the United
States and southern Canada. The most commonly used, Echinacea
purpurea, is believed to be the most potent. ...Read more
Ephedra -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
advises consumers to stop using dietary supplements containing
ephedra. In order to protect consumers, the FDA published
a final rule on April 12, 2004, that bans the sale of
dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids. .
...Read more
Ginkgo -- This fact sheet provides basic information about
the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor,
scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers,
leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. ginkgo--common
names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for
more information. The ginkgo tree is one of the oldest
types of trees in the world. . ...Read more
Ginseng -- This fact sheet provides basic information about
the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor,
scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers,
leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. Asian ginseng--common
names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for
more information. Asian ginseng is native to China and
Korea and has been used in various systems of medicine
for many centuries. Asian ginseng is one of several types
of true ginseng (another is American ginseng, Panax quinquefolius).
An herb called Siberian ginseng or eleuthero (Eleutherococcus
senticosus) is not a true ginseng. . ...Read more
Herbs at a Glance --Herbs
at a Glance is a series of fact sheets that provides basic
information about specific herbs or botanicals--common
names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for
more information. ...Read more
Homeopathy --Homeopathy ("home-ee-AH-pah-thy"), also
known as homeopathic medicineA whole medical system that
originated in Europe. Homeopathy seeks to stimulate the
body's ability to heal itself by giving very small doses
of highly diluted substances that in larger doses would
produce illness or symptoms (an approach called "like
cures like")., is a form of health care that developed
in Germany and has been practiced in the United States
since the early 19th century. Homeopathic practitioners
are commonly called homeopaths. This fact sheet answers
some frequently asked questions on homeopathyA whole medical
system that originated in Europe. Homeopathy seeks to
stimulate the body's ability to heal itself by giving
very small doses of highly diluted substances that in
larger doses would produce illness or symptoms (an approach
called "like cures like"). and reviews scientific research
on its use and effectiveness. ..Read more
Menopause --Menopause is the permanent end of a woman's
menstrual periods. Menopause can occur naturally or be
caused by surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation. Many women
use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for menopausal
symptoms. ..Read more
St. John's Wort --St. John's wort is a plant with
yellow flowers that has been used for centuries for health
purposes, such as for depression and anxiety. This fact
sheet answers some frequently asked questions about St.
John's wort and depression, and summarizes what the science
says about its effectiveness and the research being done.
...Read more
